Other events

Wednesday - "Democracy as a Political Project: Reflections from Palermo and Colombia," examining the relationship between politics and violence and the influence of organized crime on the cultural, social, economic and political life of a society, as part of the "War and Peace" series offered by the Schemel Forum, Rose Room, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton, noon to 1:30 p.m.; $20 per person or $30 for a couple; 570-941-7816 or kym.fetsko@scranton.edu.

Feb. 22 - "Clifford the Big Red Dog, Live!," featuring a brand new story, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; tickets, $7 for the 10 a.m. show and $20 and $30 for the 7 p.m. show; 570-826-1100.

Feb. 24 - Harlem Globetrotters "You Write the Rules" world tour, where fans will decide the rules for the game, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre Township, 3 p.m.; tickets, starting at $15, are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, www.ticketmaster.com, the arena box office or by phone at 800-745-3000.

March 1-3 - Building Industry Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania Home Expo, featuring builders, remodelers, suppliers, financial services and many related "for the home" booths as well as theme basket displays, a waterfall display to help support Candy's Place, a Chinese auction, a wine-tasting event, featuring seven local wineries, John Stopay Chocolates and Caulkin Cheeses, Kingston Armory; 570-287-3331.

March 5 - "War and Peace: Current Issues," presented by Daniel Serwer, scholar at the Middle East Institute, and professor at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library, Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall, University of Scranton, 5:30 p.m.; admission, free, but reservations are suggested; 570-941-7816.

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